# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220050820004` · 03/10/2005 · Cemex Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** Cemex Inc
- **Mine:** [4000840](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000840)
## Narrative

The injury occurred at the intersection of the packer discharge conveyor and the incline conveyor. A flapper plate catches the bag as it comes off the discharge conveyor. It was at this point 2 bags became jammed. The employee cut one bag open to allow the material out. The second bag bacame dislodged and caused material from the first bag to blow into the employee's face.

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